US President Donald Trump has announced that demolition work has officially begun to replace the White House’s East Wing with a new presidential ballroom, a project he says is “privately funded” and will cost taxpayers nothing.

In a post on his social media platform, Truth Social, Trump stated that the East Wing, which has served as a key part of the White House complex for decades, will be undergoing full modernisation as part of the project.

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Calling it a “much-needed” addition, Trump claimed the idea of a White House ballroom had been a dream of American presidents for more than 150 years.

“I am pleased to announce that ground has been broken on the White House grounds to build the new, big, beautiful White House Ballroom. Completely separate from the White House itself

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